O is for off days – two days a week, don’t drink. One or two non drinking days per week helps your liver and other organs recover.

W is for Water. Water is your friend when you’re going SLOW.

We recommend using the SLOW technique to keep your drinking on the right track.

More tips on SLOW

Spacing drinks out by alternating helps you stay in the daily guidelines.

Make a plan before you go out drinking. Work out in advance what drink you like, and how many you can have to stay safe. The guidelines are 2-3 units a day for women, 3-4 for men

Try and go for lower volumes - order a bottle of beer rather than a pint. Ask for a small glass of wine over a large one.

Drink as much water as possible before drinking, during drinking and after drinking. It’s also a great alternative to alcohol in between drinks - sparkling water or even a tonic helps you space your drinking out.